Save water with our Hydroponic Systems As climate change begins to pose new challenges for conventional outdoor food production methods, hydroponic farming is fast gaining popularity in Africa & South Africa. One of the most important advantages of Hydroponic culture inside the Greenhouse is the possibility to save water with the irrigation system. Up to 90% of water is saved in […]
Start growing Microgreens today with our MG-6 Microgreens system Any edible plant, can be used but the following is some of the most commonly used for growing microgreens Arugula / Rocket Kale Spinach Radish Beet Watercress Herbs Cabbage Mustard Chia Sunflower Buckwheat Microgreens add beautiful color and great flavor to salads and are an excellent garnish […]
Despite their relatively small size, urban farms grow a surprising amount of food, with yields that often surpass those of their rural cousins. This is possible for a couple reasons. Hydroponic plant cultivation is widely considered more sustainable than regular farming as it uses around 90% less water. Secondly, hydroponic farming yields more vegetables and herbs in a shorter time. Growers […]
Hydroponics today, is promising to be one of the most innovative, profit centers in the future. It could create new jobs, support services and capacity to feed the world. Although the industry has its fair share of naysayers, the hydroponics farm costs, margins and profits may convince entrepreneurs otherwise. Low Market Penetration at this stage At this point, […]
If you think you can’t grow your own food because you live in the city, think again! Home farming is an example of urban gardening, which brings food production into your home. NFT Hydro have designed a few hydroponic home systems to fit onto balconies or into small urban greenhouses. For many of our customers, these […]
Basil thrives very well in our NFT systems, and it is indeed among the most grown herbs in Hydroponics. Once this plant reaches the mature stage, you harvest and trim it weekly. Once basil flowers, its leaves lose their flavor, but regularly cropping it can prevent flowering and provide a fresh harvest of the foliage. Cropping the plant also keeps it compact and encourages […]
Many of our customers are new to Hydroponics. As a result, NFT Hydro has specifically designed a scalable Hydroponic system to allow our clients to start growing on a small manageable scale and then progress to a commercial set-up without having to replace any of the NFT equipment they have purchased. Start Growing Today If you […]
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Commercially Grow Microgreens with NFT Hydro Contact us if you would like to know more | info@nfthydro.co.za Photo credit goes to one of NFT Hydro’s clients
As microgreens become more popular by the day and NFT Hydro get more inquiries about growing these, we thought to share some instructions on growing these on our NFT Microgreen Systems. Instruction for growing Microgreens info@nfthydro.co.za Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.